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Winars Family History

Winars Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Winans, Linares, Minas, Linard, Pinard, Wingard, Vinas, Wiard

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Where is the Winars family from?

You can see how Winars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winars family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Winars families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Winars families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Winars's in USA. New York had the highest population of Winars families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winars surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Winars ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Winars. 100% of Winars men worked as a Machinist.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Winars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winars census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Winars. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Winars. For the veterans among your Winars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winars lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2001, in the United States, Winars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Winars in 1989 was 58, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winars ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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